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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 606.44 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 606.44 and 253 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 606.44 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/606.44 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 606.44 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 153,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,429.32/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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